Haigler Elementary School (Closed 2014)

251 East Norman St
Haigler, NE 69030
Haigler Elementary School serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(11-12)
<50%
67%
(11-12)
<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
22%
Black
25%
7%
White
25%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Haigler Elementary School?
8 students attend Haigler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Haigler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haigler Elementary School?
Haigler Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Haigler Elementary School offer ?
Haigler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Haigler Elementary School part of?
Haigler Elementary School is part of Dundy County Stratton Public Schools.

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